Advocacy Coalition Secures Landmark Victory for Climate-Controlled Texas Prisons

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A dedicated group of formerly incarcerated women has successfully campaigned to mandate air conditioning across all Texas state prisons, protecting thousands of residents from extreme summer heat. Their years of grassroots advocacy culminate in a major legal victory that establishes safer, more humane living conditions within the correctional system.
A dedicated group of formerly incarcerated women has successfully campaigned to mandate air conditioning across all Texas state prisons, protecting thousands of residents from extreme summer heat. Their years of grassroots advocacy culminate in a major legal victory that establishes safer, more humane living conditions within the correctional system.